Castor, Mountain summit between Valais, Switzerland and Aosta Valley, Italy.
The 4223-meter-high Castor mountain features steep granite slopes and permanent glaciers along the Switzerland-Italy border in the Pennine Alps.
F.W. Jacomb and William Mathews completed the first recorded climb of Castor on August 23, 1861, accompanied by mountain guide Michel Croz.
The mountain takes its name from Roman mythology, forming a pair with neighboring Pollux peak, reflecting the mythological connection of the Gemini twins.
Climbers can start their ascent from Klein Matterhorn on the Swiss side or access the mountain through Capanna Quintino Sella hut on the Italian side.
The mountain stands between two distinct passes: the Felikjoch at 4068 meters and the Zwillingsjoch at 3845 meters, creating a challenging traverse route.
Location: Valais
Location: Aosta Valley
Elevation above the sea: 4,223 m
Part of: Italy–Switzerland border
GPS coordinates: 45.92085,7.79327
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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